Job summary
This is a new post which is being created to develop and improve the provision of Geriatric Medicine liaison services to surgical specialties in Cwm Ta Morgannwg University Health Board.
The postholder will be based at either Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil or Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant. Both hospitals have acute beds covering a range of surgical and medical specialties. The postholder will be joining a dynamic, forward looking and innovative Geriatric Medicine team across the Health Board.
Please note, the Job Description is pending Royal College approval.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to help and develop Geriatric Medicine liaison services provided by the Health Board at Royal Glamorgan Hospital or Prince Charles Hospital. This would typically encompass Orthogeriatrics and Perioperative Care of Older People Undergoing Surgery (POPs).
Key to the development of services will be to develop clinical relationships with colleagues in both medical and surgical specialties.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide senior experienced clinical leadership in Royal Glamorgan Hospital or Prince Charles Hospital and to support the development of the integrated medical/surgical model for older people. The post holder will also provide senior medical advice and support to our teams of community/specialist nurses and to GPs when required.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed roles and responsibilities for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed roles and responsibilities for this post.
Person Specification
Teaching / Research experience
Essential
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Evidence of participating in multi-disciplinary teaching
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in teaching
Education / Qualifications and Training
Essential
- On the specialist register for Geriatric Medicine and GIM or within 6 months of anticipated CCT / CESR
- MRCP UK or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in Geriatric Medicine and General Medicine in a middle grade / senior clinical role
- Experience of MDT working
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of complex medical problems
Desirable
- Have experience of setting up a service
- Training experience of orthogeriatrics and perioperative care
Person Specification
Teaching / Research experience
Essential
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Evidence of participating in multi-disciplinary teaching
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in teaching
Education / Qualifications and Training
Essential
- On the specialist register for Geriatric Medicine and GIM or within 6 months of anticipated CCT / CESR
- MRCP UK or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in Geriatric Medicine and General Medicine in a middle grade / senior clinical role
- Experience of MDT working
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of complex medical problems
Desirable
- Have experience of setting up a service
- Training experience of orthogeriatrics and perioperative care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Prince Charles Hospital / Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Merthyr Tydfil / Llantrisant
CF45 4SN
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
